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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
From the rear
Use a towing dolly under the front
wheels.
When using a flat-bed truck to
transport the vehicle, use tire strap-
ping belts. Refe r to the owner’s
manual of the flat-bed truck for the
tire strapping method.
In order to suppress vehicle move-
ment during transportation, set the
parking brake and turn the engine
switch off.
If a tow truck is not available in an
emergency, your vehicle may be
temporarily towed using cables or
chains secured to the emergency
towing eyelets. This should only be
attempted on hard surfaced roads
for at most 30 km (19 miles) at
under 30 km/h (18 mph).
A driver must be in the vehicle to
steer and operate the brakes. The
vehicle’s wheels, dr ive train, axles,
steering and brakes must be in
good condition.
For vehicles with an automatic
transmission, only the front towing
eyelets may be used.
To have your vehicle towed by
another vehicle, the towing eyelet
must be installed to your vehicle.
Install the towing eyelet using the
following procedure.
1 Take out the wheel nut wrench,
flathead screwdriver and towing
eyelet. ( P.346)
2 Remove the eyelet cover using
a flathead screwdriver.
To protect the bodywork, place a rag
between the screwdriver and the vehi-
NOTICE
■Towing with a sling-type truck
Do not tow with a sling-type truck to prevent body damage.
Using a flatbed truck
Emergency towing
Emergency towing proce-
dure
3347-2. Steps to take in an emergency
Fluid leaks under the vehicle.
(Water dripping from the air con-
ditioning after use is normal.)
Flat-looking tires or uneven tire
wear
Engine coolant temperature
gauge continually points higher
than normal.
Changes in exhaust sound
Excessive tire squeal when cor-
nering
Strange noises related to the
suspension system
Pinging or other noises related to
the engine
Engine missing, stumbling or
running roughly
Appreciable loss of power
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when braking
Vehicle pulls heavily to one side
when driving on a level road
Loss of brake effectiveness,
spongy feeling, pedal almost
touches the floor
If you think something is
wrong
If you notice any of the follow-
ing symptoms, your vehicle
probably needs adjustment or
repair. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota
authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
Visible symptoms
Audible symptoms
Operational symptoms
3427-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Tire pressure warning light (warning buzzer)
■GPF system warning light (warning buzzer)
■Front passenger detection sensor,
seat belt reminder and warning buzzer
●If luggage is placed on the front pas-
senger seat, the front passenger
detection sensor may cause the warn- ing light to flash and the warning
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on:
Low tire inflation pressure such as
Natural causes (P.343)
Flat tire (P.345)
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level. The
light will turn off after a few minutes. In case the light does
not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted,
have the system checked by any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute:
Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system
Have the system checked by any authorized Toyota retailer
or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
Warning lightDetails/Actions
When the light comes on:
The accumulated particulate matter exceeds the specified limit.
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota retailer or
Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer or drive the
vehicle under the following conditions after the engine has been
warmed up completely.
Drive at a speed of 60 km/h (37 mph) or higher.
Periodically release the accelerator pedal.
The light will turn off after approximately 30 minutes. If the
light does not turn off, inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
When the light blinks:
Indicates a malfunction in the GPF system
Have the vehicle inspected by any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
buzzer to sound even if a passenger
is not sitting in the seat.
●If a cushion is placed on the seat, the
sensor may not detect a passenger, and the warning light may not operate
properly.
■If the malfunction indicator lamp
comes on while driving
The malfunction indicator lamp will
come on if the fuel tank becomes com-
pletely empty. If the fuel tank is empty, refuel the vehicle immediately. The mal-
function indicator lamp will go off after
several trips.
If the malfunction indicator lamp does
not go off, contact any authorized Toyota
retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer as soon as possi-
ble.
■Electric power steering system
warning light (warning buzzer)
When the battery charge becomes
insufficient or the voltage temporarily
drops, the electric power steering sys- tem warning light may come on and the
warning buzzer may sound.
■When the tire pressure warning
light comes on
Check the tire inflation pressure and
adjust to the appropriate level. Pushing
the tire pressure wa rning reset switch will not turn off the tire pressure warning
light.
■The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes
The tire pressure warning light may
come on due to natural causes such as
natural air leaks and tire inflation pres- sure changes caused by temperature. In
this case, adjusting the tire inflation
pressure will turn off the warning light
(after a few minutes).
■Conditions that the tire pressure warning system may not function
properly
P.304
■If the tire pressure warning light
frequently comes on after blinking for 1 minute
If the tire pressure warning light fre-
quently comes on after blinking for 1 minute when the engine switch is turned
to ON, have it checked by any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be
heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
WA R N I N G
■If both the ABS and the brake
system warning lights remain on
Stop your vehicle in a safe place immediately and contact any author-
ized Toyota retailer or Toyota author-
ized repairer, or any reliable repairer. The vehicle will become extremely
unstable during br aking, and the ABS
system may fail, which could cause an accident resulting in death or seri-
ous injury.
■When the electric power steer-
ing system warning light comes
on
The steering wheel may become
extremely heavy.
When steering wheel operations are heavier than usual, grip the steering
wheel firmly and operate it using more
force than usual.
■If the tire pressure warning light
comes on
Be sure to observe the following pre-
cautions. Failure to do so could cause
a loss of vehicle control and result in death or serious injury.
●Stop your vehicle in a safe place as soon as possible. Adjust the tire
inflation pressure immediately.
3447-2. Steps to take in an emergency
■Warning messages
The warning messages explained below
may differ from the actual messages
according to operation conditions and vehicle specifications.
■Warning buzzer
In some cases, the buzzer may not be
heard due to being in a noisy location or audio sound.
WA R N I N G
●If the tire pressure warning light
comes on even after tire inflation
pressure adjustment, it is probable that you have a flat tire. Check the
tires. If a tire is flat, repair the flat
tire by using emergency tire punc- ture repair kit.
●Avoid abrupt maneuvering and
braking. If the vehicle tires deterio- rate, you could lose control of the
steering wheel or the brakes.
■If a blowout or sudden air leak-
age should occur
The tire pressure warning system may not activate immediately.
NOTICE
■To ensure the tire pressure warn-
ing system operates properly
Do not install tires with different speci-
fications or makers, as the tire pres-
sure warning system may not operate
properly.
If a war ning message is
displayed
The multi-information display
shows warnings of system
malfunctions, incorrectly per-
formed operations, and mes-
sages that indicate a need for
maintenance. When a message
is shown, perform the correc-
tion procedure appropriate to
the message.
Master warning light
The master warning light also comes
on or flashes in order to indicate that
a message is currently being dis-
played on the multi-information dis-
play.
Multi-information display
Follow the instructions of the mes-
sage on the multi-information display.
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7-2. Steps to take in an emergency
When trouble arises
■If “Check Owner’s Manual” is dis-
played
●If the following messages are shown,
following the instructions, accordingly. • “High Coolant Temperature” ( P.362)
• “Transmission Oil Temperature”
( P.143)
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information dis- play, it may indicate a malfunction.
Have the vehicle inspected by any
authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable
repairer immediately.
• “EyeSight OFF” • “Headlights Disabled”
• “ABS”
• “Steering System” • “Vehicle Stability Control”
• “Transmission”
• “Low Tire Pressure” • “RAB Disabled”
• “BSD/RCTA Disabled”
• “Keyless Access System Disabled” • “Auto Headlight Leveler Disabled”
• “SRH Disabled”
• “Gasoline Particulate Filter”
●If any of the following messages are
shown on the multi-information dis- play, it may indicate a malfunction.
Immediately stop the vehicle and con-
tact any authorized Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reli-
able repairer.
• “Brake System” • “Check Engine”
• “SRS Airbag System”
Stop the vehicle in a safe place
on a hard, flat surface.
Set the parking brake.
Shift the shift lever to P (auto-
matic transmission) or R (manual
transmission).
Stop the engine.
Turn on the emergency flashers.
( P.326)
Check the degree of the tire
damage.
A tire should only be repaired with
the emergency tire puncture repair
If you have a flat tire
Your vehicle is not equipped
with a spare tire, but instead is
equipped with an emergency
tire puncture repair kit.
A puncture caused by a nail or
screw passing through the tire
tread can be repaired tempo-
rarily with the emergency tire
puncture repair kit.
WA R N I N G
■If you have a flat tire
Do not continue driving with a flat tire.
Driving even a short distance with a flat tire can damage the tire and the
wheel beyond repair. Driving with a
flat tire may cause a circumferential groove on the side wall. In such a
case, the tire may explode when
using the emergency tire puncture repair kit, resulting in death or serious
injury.
Before repairing the vehicle
3467-2. Steps to take in an emergency
kit if the damage is caused by a nail
or screw passing through the tire
tread.
• Do not remove the nail or screw
from the tire. Removing the
object may widen the opening
and disenable emergency repair
with the kit.
• To avoid sealant leakage, move
the vehicle until the area of the
puncture, if known, is positioned
at the top of the tire.
■A flat tire that ca nnot be repaired with the emergency tire puncture
repair kit
In the following cases, the tire cannot be repaired with the emergency tire punc-
ture repair kit. Contact any authorized
Toyota retailer or Toyota authorized repairer, or any reliable repairer.
●When the tire is damaged due to driv-ing without sufficient air pressure
●When the tire lost air pressure due to a crack or damage in the tire sidewall
●When the tire is visibly separated from the wheel
●When the cut or damage to the tread is 4 mm (0.16 in.) long or more
●When the wheel is damaged
●When 2 or more sharp objects, such
as nails or screws, have passed through the tread on a single tire
●When there is more than one hole or cut in the damaged tire
●When the sealant has expired
Towing eyelet
Screwdriver
Location of the emergency tire puncture repair kit and tools
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3507-2. Steps to take in an emergency
5Turn the bottle upside down and
tilt the bottle cap into the bottle
holder of the air compressor.
6 Make sure that the air compres-
sor switch is off.
7 Connect the compressor power
plug to the power outlet.
The engine switch must be in ACC.
Power plug
Power outlet
8 To inject the sealant and inflate
the tire, turn the compressor
switch on.
9 Adjust the air pressure to the
appropriate level (green zone of
the air gauge).
After the compressor starts to operate, the air pressure will temporarily rise to
300 kPa (3.0 kgf/cm2 or bar, 45 psi) or
higher. After about 30 seconds when all of the sealant is inside the tire, the air
pressure will lower, representing the air
pressure in the tire.
10 While filling the tire with air,
attach the speed limit label on
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